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3 reasons why I think a Stocks & Shares ISA can help you get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think opening a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be a shrewd move.

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Why the Centrica share price rose 6% in September

| G A Chester

G A Chester looks at Centrica's September price rise and whether the British Gas owner has finally turned the corner.

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Forget Bitcoin. I’d buy FTSE 100 growth shares to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) offers a superior risk/reward opportunity compared to Bitcoin.

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Don’t gamble on the National Lottery. I’d make a million with the FTSE 100!

| Rupert Hargreaves

Investing in the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) is not guaranteed to make you a million, but your chances of success are…

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Premium Bonds and cash savings will make you poorer! I’d invest in the FTSE 250 instead

| Peter Stephens

The FTSE 250 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) could deliver high returns in my opinion – especially with it currently offering a wide margin…

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Forget gold! Here’s how I’d invest £20k today to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Investing in the stock market could be a better idea than buying gold in my opinion.

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Types of car insurance coverage in the UK

| Anne East

Buying your first car and confused by car cover? Don’t be! Here’s what you need to know.

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Brexit optimism? Here are 2 stocks I’d be buying on the hope of a trade deal

| Jon Smith

Jonathan Smith writes on what the latest Brexit news could mean for the stock market.

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Is the Metro share price too risky to invest in? Here’s my take

| Andy Ross

Here's what I think about investing in embattled Metro Bank (LSE: MTRO) shares right now, and is there a competitor…

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How low can the Aston Martin share price go?

| Alan Oscroft

Can Aston Martin turn things around, or will it go bust for the eighth time in its history?

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Why the Versarian (VRS) share price fell 20% in September

| Rupert Hargreaves

The Versarian share price was under pressure in September, but as Rupert Hargreaves explains, the company shouldn't be written off…

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Barclays and Lloyds soar on Brexit deal breakthrough! Here’s what I’d do now

| Harvey Jones

Harvey Jones urges caution as Barclays plc (LON: BARC) and Lloyds Banking Group plc (LON: LLOY) surge on today's Brexit…

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Have £5k to spend? A FTSE 250 dividend stock I’d buy for my ISA and hold for a decade

| Royston Wild

Royston Wild identifies a top income stock that he thinks is a great buy for anyone's Stocks & Shares ISA.

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No savings at 40? I think these 2 FTSE 100 stocks could help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

Buying these two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) stocks today could improve your long-term financial future in my view.

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I think these are 2 of the FTSE 250’s best dividend stocks right now

| Alan Oscroft

These FTSE 250 income stocks are out of favour, but I reckon that could make it the perfect time to…

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Here’s why the FTSE 100 should thrash buy-to-let investing

| Rupert Hargreaves

With its global profit stream and international exposure, the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) should always outperform buy to let, argues Rupert…

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FTSE 100 investing and high dividend yields

| Tezcan Gecgil, PhD

FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX) investors who want a mix of growth plus high dividend yield have several companies they can…

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Lost money on Sirius Minerals shares? Here’s what I’d do now

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Sirius Minerals plc (LON: SXX) shares have tanked over the last year, meaning a lot of investors will have lost…

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Vodafone shares: are they worth buying for the dividend?

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

Vodafone (LON: VOD) is a popular dividend stock. But is its dividend payout safe?

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3 FTSE 100 stocks with dividends over 5% I’d buy today

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves takes a look at three FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) companies that support dividend yields above the market average.

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Why the Glencore share price rose 3% in September

| Kirsteen Mackay

FTSE 100 mining shares are risky but can knockdown prices make them a worthy buy?

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Forget Sirius Minerals and Metro Bank! I think these hidden gems will provide far greater returns

| Andy Ross

Andy Ross thinks these overlooked shares have far more growth potential than the Metro Bank (LON: MTRO) and Sirius Minerals…

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What happened in the stock market today

| Stepan Lavrouk

Dunelm Group (LSE: DLMN) and Morses Club (LSE: MCL) are the big fallers today.

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Neil Woodford’s WPCT share price falls further. Time to boot him out?

| Alan Oscroft

With a discount of 44% now, is the WPCT share price one to snap up, or one to avoid?

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ISA investors! Could this unloved 10% dividend yield help you get rich and retire early?

| Royston Wild

Should you buy this monster yielder for your Stocks & Shares ISA? Royston Wild explains why he thinks the answer…

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Can the IQE share price double your money?

| Manika Premsingh

IQE is underperforming right now, but its future looks better.

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Why the Saga share price rose 23% in September

| Alan Oscroft

The Saga share price enjoyed a rare 23% rise in September, but is that the start of recovery or just…

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The Hargreaves Lansdown share price is hit by Brexit. Here’s what I’d do

| Alan Oscroft

Hargreaves Lansdown (LON: HL) isn't the only investment that could be damaged by Brexit.

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This share’s lost 85% of its value! Can you afford to miss out at current prices?

| Royston Wild

This household name has dropped like a stone in recent times. Is this a brilliant dip buying opportunity for your…

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Why I’d load up with this small-cap company’s shares before Brexit!

| Kevin Godbold

I reckon there’s every chance this company will be successful with its plans to integrate new digital businesses.

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Forget the State Pension! I think these 2 FTSE 100 income shares can help you retire early

| Peter Stephens

These two FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE:UKX) shares seem to offer growing dividends and low valuations in my opinion.

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Is the Marks & Spencer share price a buy after 45% one-year fall?

| Alan Oscroft

The Marks & Spencer (LON: MKS) share price has crashed as profits fall, but here's a retail stock whose earnings…

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Why’d I’d invest in Fundsmith over a FTSE 100 tracker

| Edward Sheldon, CFA

The Fundsmith Equity Fund's global focus gives it a strong advantage over the FTSE 100 (INDEXFTSE: UKX), believes Edward Sheldon.

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Here’s why I think you can retire on the GSK share price

| Rupert Hargreaves

The GSK share price offers the perfect combination of a steady dividend income and the potential for long-term growth, explains…

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The BT share price: is it time to buy ahead of the company’s turnaround?

| Rupert Hargreaves

Rupert Hargreaves explains why he thinks the BT share price could be a buy following the launch of its ambitious…

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5 best family travel blogs of 2019

| Kate Anderson

Looking for a bit of travel inspiration? Take a look at our picks of the best family travel blogs in…

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Have £5k to spend? I’d buy these top dividend stocks for my ISA and hold them for 10 years

| Royston Wild

Looking for dividend heroes to stash in your Stocks and Shares ISA? These shares could help you to retire richer,…

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Finding shares for a Brexit portfolio

| James J. McCombie

Using the one-day price response to the 2016 referendum vote is a useful screen for finding shares of companies that…

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Forget the Tesco (LSE: TSCO) share price! I reckon it could destroy your retirement plans

| Royston Wild

Tesco might look great on paper, but is it all that it's cracked up to be? Royston Wild explains why…

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What happened in the stock market today

| Stepan Lavrouk

Bookmaker GVC Holdings (LSE: GVC) and Baillie Gifford Japan (LSE: BGFD) are in the news.

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